2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

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Summary

By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National

December 22, 2008

Vehicle OverviewThe Altima Hybrid is Nissan's first gas/electric hybrid, using technology borrowed from Toyota. The hybrid is sold in select states, including California, New York, New Jersey and most of New England.

The Altima Hybrid is available in one trim level and competes with other midsize hybrids like the Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Malibu and Ford Fusion hybrids.

New for 2009The 2009 Altima Hybrid remains mostly unchanged since its 2007 introduction. A new auto-locking power door-lock system is the only significant addition.

ExteriorExcept for some hybrid decal badging, the Altima Hybrid features the same silhouette as a conventional Altima.

The body is 189.8 inches long and 70.7 inches wide, with a 109.3-inch wheelbase, which is about average in its class.

Standard 16-inch alloy wheels

Standard power mirrors, heated mirrors optional

Standard dual exhaust

Optional automatic headlamps

Optional rear spoiler

Optional power sunroof

InteriorThe hybrid seats five in 100.7 cubic feet of passenger space, average for the class. Nissan installed the hybrid's battery pack in the trunk, giving the vehicle 10.1 cubic feet of cargo area, which is about the same as the Camry Hybrid but significantly less than the Malibu Hybrid's 15.1 cubic feet.

Available cloth or leather upholstery

Available wood or metallic trim

Standard dual-zone automatic climate control

Standard power windows, locks and keyless entry

Standard cruise control

Optional heated front seats

Optional nine-speaker Bose audio system and XM Satellite Radio

Optional navigation system

Under the HoodThe four-cylinder gasoline engine shuts off when the vehicle comes to a stop to save gas. The electric motor provides some acceleration at low speeds; the gasoline engine kicks in when accelerating or for highway travel.

The air conditioning compressor is electric (rather than belt-driven) to save gas. This also means the air conditioning can blow in cold air even with the engine off. Overall, the Altima Hybrid achieves an estimated 35 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.